Karakoram International University, Gilgit & University of Torino, Italy

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1 By Prof. Dr. A. N. Naqvi Amjad Ali Dr. Rehmat Hussain Dr. Israr Hussain & Prof. Dr. Luca Rossi Karakoram International University, Gilgit & University of Torino, Italy

2 Livestock is the important part of local agricultural economy and play a vital role in the regions food security; Livestock provide milk and meat for consumption and sale. Provide dung for use as fertilizers, and supply traction for agricultural operations. Livestock accounts 51% in agricultural GDP and 11.9% in National GDP.

3 Cont. The area of Gilgit Baltistan is approximately 72,496 sq km. Its population is about 1.8 million. (estimated 1998 census). Central Karakoram National Park(CKNP) is situated in Gilgit Baltistan

4 Cont. Its area is about sq km. and is the largest national park of the country. Our study area Braldo Valley is in the periphery of CKNP

5 The Braldo valley has single cropping zone and its growing season is about 140 days. The climate of this valley is arid and average growing season precipitation is 30 mm (Whiteman 1985, 1988).

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8 Cont. The people of Braldo rear different types of livestock including, goat, horses, donkeys, sheep, cattle, yak, yakmo, zo, zomo, bull, Mules and poultry. These are mostly reared for the purposes of meat, milk, wool and for transportation.

9 Cont As far as Braldo Valley is concerned, the livestock production and status of livestock diseases has never been studied in detail, therefore, the present study was planned to have a complete picture of the livestock status in the valley.

10 The main objectives of study was: To see the livestock production and disease status in the Braldo valley

11 To study the livestock production and disease status a survey was conducted in Braldo Valley of Gilgit Baltistan. Data was collected from ten villages: Dassu, Fuljo,. Pakkura, Chungo, Thungal, Surongo, Askoli, Kurpay, Mongron and Tistey.

12 Cont Two type of proforma were designed one for village profile and the other for individual farm data. Random interviews were conducted from one hundred and forty five households and preformas were filled accordingly. Complete village profile was prepared including information on pastures, total livestock population, major crops, vegetable and fruits, irrigation system etc.

13 Cont The information was collected from individual farmers on livestock numbers, type, breeding method, age at first calving, dry period, calving interval, fodder storage method, feeding method, type of shed, milk production, milk marketing and livestock diseases. The data was analyzed through SPSS.

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15 Askole Village

16 Cattle production in Braldo Valley

17 Goat production in Braldo Valley

18 Sheep production in Braldo Valley

19 Yak production in Braldo Valley

20 Horse keeping in Braldo Valley

21 Donkey in Braldo Valley

22 Mules in Braldo Valley

23 Cattle Breeds in Braldo Valley

24 Local Cattle Testey Village (Braldo)

25 Breeding Method for cattle in Braldo Valley

26 Age at first calving in cattle in Braldo Valley

27 Age at first kidding in goat in Braldo Valley

28 Age at first lambing in sheep in Brado Valley

29 Dry period in cattle in Braldo Valley

30 Dry period in goats

31 Calving interval in cattle

32 Milk Marketing

33 Common Livestock Diseases reported in Braldo Valley

34 Ventilation system of livestock sheds in Braldo Valley

35 Animal Shed Apo Ali Gon, (Braldo)

36 Animal Shed Kurfay Village Braldo

37 Storage method of dry fodder in Braldo Valley

38 Askole Village (Braldo) Store used for storing Dry fodder

39 Stall-feeding to livestock in Braldo Valley

40 Bedding in livestock sheds

41 Cleaning of the sheds

42 Per household deworming expenses in Braldo Valley

43 A base line information has been generated on pastures, total livestock population, major crops, vegetable and fruits, irrigation system as well as on livestock numbers, type, breeding method, age at first calving, dry period, calving interval, fodder storage method,

44 Cont feeding method, type of shed, milk production, milk marketing and livestock diseases in the Braldo Valley which could be used for further studies or planning for improvement of livestock production in the area.

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